Regional Sales Manager

The Regional Sales Manager role leads the sales function for automotive components and supports the continued development of existing and new business across India. Based onsite in Narasapura, the position manages a team of 10 sales professionals and oversees customer acquisition, commercial negotiations, account development, sales strategy, and coordination with the headquarters in Japan. The role follows a 6-day working arrangement and includes business travel, mainly within India.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales department and support the performance, training, and development of a team of 10 sales professionals
• Manage corporate sales activities for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers in India, covering existing clutch components and new electric vehicle-related products
• Acquire new customers and business opportunities, manage incoming enquiries, and expand sales across existing and new product categories
• Coordinate commercial agreements with new customers, review quotation costs and details, and negotiate commercial terms
• Manage project progress from the initial customer enquiry through to the start of mass production
• Plan and execute medium- to long-term sales strategies and business development initiatives
• Coordinate with relevant departments at the headquarters in Japan, prepare regular performance and activity reports for the Japanese-speaking Head of Department, and undertake business travel for customer visits and meetings
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• At least 7 years of relevant sales experience
• Experience managing corporate sales for automotive OEM customers and developing new business
• Strong commercial capabilities, including quotation review, agreement coordination, and customer negotiation
• Experience leading, training, and developing a sales team
• Strong English communication skills for customer negotiations and coordination with international stakeholders
• Willingness to undertake business travel, mainly within India
• Experience working within a Japanese-speaking corporate environment will be an advantage
  
  

Benefits

• Subsidised lunch provided through the company canteen
  
  

About the company

A global company in the automotive manufacturing industry specialising in drivetrain components and related products. The organisation combines established engineering and manufacturing capabilities with an international presence to support automotive customers across a range of markets.